Exterior Plating

ALUMINUM
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Step plate (with a raised FORD script) (fender and bumper)
Jan./Feb. 1928
15-9
1997
Step plate with no script (with carriage bolt) (fender and bumper)
1928-mid 1929
15-9
1997
Step plate (fender and bumper)
Sept. 1929 thru 1931
15-9
1997
ALUMINUM PLATED
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Top rest spacers (supports) pot metal (through the end of production) (also stainless steel in 1931)
1928-1931
15-9
1997
BLACK/BLACK PAINT (S1)
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Radiator shell, head lamps, and rear lamps on Standard Commercial vehicles thru June 1930 (except nickel plated rims)
1928-June 1930
15-1
1997
Radiator shell, head lamps (except stainless rim), and rear lamp on Standard commercial vehicles
1930-1931
15-1
1997
Bumper end bolts (head of bolt painted only), spacers and hex nut
1928-1931
15-1
1997
Nuts and washers for bumper clamps
1928-1931
15-1, 3
1997
Rear side of all center bumper clamps
1928-1931
15-2
1997
Back side of stainless steel or chrome plated brass clad bumper clamps
Mid 1930-1931
15-3
1997
Lower insert of 1931 radiator shell (also lower body color)
1931
15-5
1997
Steel panel in lower section of 30-31 radiator shell (also lower body color in 1931)
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Commercial radiator shells (except for 30-31 Deluxe models)
1928-1931
15-8
1997
Recesses area of 1931 radiator shell emblem
1931
15-8
1997
Bracket, for step plate, bolted to the body
1928-mid 1929
15-9
1997
Step plate carriage bolt “head” painted only
Sept. 1929 thru 1931
15-9
1997
BLACK ENAMEL
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Inner bumper bar end clamps (backing plates)
1928-1931
15-1, 3
1997
Ferrules on lamp and horn conduits, which had black woven, non-metallic loom conduits, used on Commercial vehicles (except 1931 Deluxe models that used stainless conduits) (also stainless steel ferrules)
Sept. 1930 thru 1931
15-2
1997
Backing plate for bumper clamps
1928-1931
15-3
1997
Backing plate of center bumper clamp
Start thru April 1928
15-4
1997
Backing plate of center bumper clamp
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
Backing plate of center bumper clamp
Late Dec. 1928 thru 1929
15-4
1997
Backing plate of center bumper clamp
1930-1931
15-4
1997
Step plate (fender and bumper)
Mid 1929 to Sept. 1929
15-9
1997
Bolts for attaching “teacup” rear lamp to bracket
Feb. 1929 thru 1931
15-9
1997
Rear lamps for Commercial vehicles
1928-1931
15-9
1997
GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Recessed area on center bumper clamp (also blue)
Start thru April 1928
15-4
1997
Back of center bumper clamp
Start thru April 1928
15-4
1997
Recessed area on center bumper clamp (also blue)
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
Back of center bumper clamp
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
Back of center bumper clamp
Late Dec. 1928 thru 1929
15-4
1997
Back of center bumper clamp
1930-1931
15-4
1997
BLUE PAINT
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Bumper clamp recessed area
1928-1931
15-1, 3
1997
Recessed area of center bumper clamp (also gloss black)
Start thru April 1928
15-4
1997
Recessed area of center bumper clamp (also gloss black)
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
Recessed area of center bumper clamp
Late Dec. 1928 thru 1929
15-4
1997
Recessed area of center bumper clamp
1930-1931
15-4
1997
Recesses area of (some) radiator shell emblems
Late 1930 thru March 1931
15-8
1997
BLUE VITREOUS GLOSS ENAMEL
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Radiator shell emblem
1928-1930
15-8
1997
BODY COLOR
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Cowl band (magnetic steel) on commercial vehicles
1930-1931
15-1
1997
Cowl bands on commercial vehicles (except Deluxe models)
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Hood hinge bracket (also stainless steel on all passenger cars)
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Finger clips and fastener screws on windshields of open cars
1928-1929
15-8
1997
LOWER BODY COLOR
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Upper and/or lower radiator shell panels
1931
15-5,8
1997
CADMIUM PLATE (S7)
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Rivets and latch parts (except latch itself) for head lamps
1928-1931
15-2
1997
Cowl lamp rivet through rear of shell (also zinc plate)
Mid 1930 thru 1931
15-5
1997
Cowl lamp screw to fasten lens rim (also nickel plate)
Mid 1930 thru 1931
15-5
1997
Interior steel components of the gas and radiator caps
1928-1931
15-8
1997
Gasoline filler screen
(Unplated brass Oct. 1927 thru Dec. 1927, A-5, 1997)
1928-1931
15-8
1997
Bolts for attaching windwing brackets (also zinc plate)
1928-1931
15-8
1997
Machine screws for attaching clear license plate lens retainer on rear lamp
1928-1931
15-9
1997
Bolts and lock washers in attaching the rear lamp bracket to body
1928-early 1929
15-9
1997
CHROME PLATE (S13)
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Head lamps, cowl and rear lamps, radiator shell, cowl band and outside door handles on 1929 Town Car
After April 1929
15-1
1997
Some models built may have either nickel or chrome exterior bright work
Oct. 1929-Dec. 1929
15-1
1997
All front and rear bumpers
1928-1931
15-1
1997
Bumper clamps (forged style)
1928 thru early 1930
15-1, 3
1997
Bumper clamps (clad style)
Mid 1930 thru 1931
15-1, 3
1997
Face of center bumper clamp (also nickel)
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-1, 4
1997
Face of center bumper clamp (may be steel or brass composition)
Late Dec. 1928 thru 1929
15-1, 4
1997
Head lamps (may be chrome plated)
Oct. thru Dec. 1929
15-2
1997
Lamp and horn conduits on Town Car only
March 1929 thru 1929
15-2
1997
Lamp and horn conduits (may be chrome plated)
Nov.-Dec. 1929
15-2
1997
Face of center bumper clamp (clad style)
1930-1931
15-4
1997
Cowl lamp shells and arms (also nickel plate)
Oct.-Dec. 1929
15-5
1997
Cowl lamp arms
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Cowl band for Cabriolet and Town Sedan
Oct. thru Dec. 1929
15-5
1997
Cowl band for Town Car (brass)
May 1929 thru Dec. 1929
15-5
1997
Gas and radiator caps on Town Car
May 1929 thru Dec. 1929
15-5
1997
Radiator shell (some)
Oct. thru Dec. 1929
15-8
1997
Non-enameled portions of the radiator emblem
1930
15-8
1997
Windshield frames, Cabriolet, Town Car, Deluxe Roadster, Deluxe Phaeton and Convertible Sedan
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Windshield finger clips (finger pulls) Deluxe open models only
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Fastening screws for windshield finger clips (finger pulls) Deluxe open Models only
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Windshield stanchions, (A few early Deluxe Phaetons)
1930
15-8
1997
Windwing brackets
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Outside door handles, Std. Briggs Fordor
1930-31
15-9
1997
Outside door handles (brass clad) (Most early 1930 cars)
Early 1930
15-9
1997
Spacers and/or escutcheons for outside door handles (some)
Late 1930-1931
15-9
1997
Top rests (some) (brass)
Early 1930
15-9
1997
Top rest saddles, Deluxe Phaeton
1930-1931
15-9
1997
Rear lamp for Town Car
1928-1929
15-9
1997
Rear lamp door to rear lamp body screws
1930-1931
15-9
1997
NICKEL PLATE (S6)
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Head lamps, cowl and rear lamps, radiator shell, cowl band and outside door handles
1928-1929
15-1
1997
Some models built may have either nickel or chrome exterior bright work
Oct. 1929-Dec. 1929
15-1
1997
Exterior (light) rim parts on Standard Commercial vehicles
1928-1929
15-1
1997
Face of center bumper clamp (also chrome plate)
Start thru April 1928
15-1, 4
1997
Face of center bumper clamp
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-1, 4
1997
Head lamp rim and latch
1928-1929
15-2
1997
Cowl lamp shells and arms (also chrome Oct. thru Dec. 1929)
1928-1929
15-5
1997
Cowl lamp screw through rear of shell
Early 1930
15-5
1997
Cowl lamp screw to fasten lens rim (also cadmium plate)
Mid 1930 thru 1931
15-5
1997
Cowl band for Cabriolet and Town Sedan
1929
15-5
1997
Cowl band for Town Car (brass)
1928- thru April 1929
15-5
1997
Rivet securing the crank hole cover on the radiator shell
1928-1931
15-8
1997
Windshield frames, Cabriolet, Town Cars (nickel through April 1929)
1928 thru April 1929
15-8
1997
Windshield finger clips (finger pulls) Standard Models only
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Fastening screws for windshield finger clips (finger pulls) Standard open Models only
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Cup washer for windwing brackets (?)
1928-1929
15-8
1997
Outside door handles (most) (brass clad)
1928-1929
15-9
1997
Outside door handles, Std. Briggs Fordor (until 1930)
1928-1930
15-9
1997
Top rests (brass clad)
1928-1929
15-9
1997
Rear lamp (drum and teacup design) (except for the Town Car which was chrome plate)
1928-1929
15-9
1997
Rear lamp door to rear lamp body screws
1928-1929
15-9
1997
Rear lamp door (rim)
1929
15-9
1997
BRIGHT NICKEL PLATE
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Head lamps
1928-1929
15-2
1997
Lamp and horn conduits
1928-1929
15-2
1997
Cowl lamp to arm mounting screws
1928-1931
15-5
1997
Gas and radiator caps
1928-1929
15-5
1997
Radiator shell (except commercial which was black)
1928-1929
15-8
1997
UNPOLISHED NICKEL FINISH
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Non-enameled portions of the radiator emblem
1928-1929
15-8
1997
RAVEN FINISH/BLACK OXIDE (S2)
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Bumper end bolts (heads painted black)
1928-1931
15-1
1997
Lock washer and nut for center bumper clamp
Start thru April 1928
15-4
1997
Lock washer for center bumper clamp
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
Bolt for center bumper clamp
July 1929 thru 1929
15-4
1997
Lock washer for center bumper clamp
Late Dec. 1928 thru 1929
15-4
1997
Lock washer and nut for center bumper clamp
1930-1931
15-4
1997
Bolts, nuts and lock washers in attaching the drum rear lamp to bracket
1928-Jan. 1929
15-9
1997
STAINLESS STEEL
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Head lamps, cowl and rear lamps, radiator shell, cowl band, and outside door handles
1930-1931
15-1
1997
Bumper clamps (clad style)
Mid 1930 thru 1931
15-1, 3
1997
Head lamps
1930-1931
15-2
1997
Head lamp rim and latch
1930-1931
15-2
1997
Ferrules on lamp and horn conduits, which had black woven, non-metallic loom conduits, used on Commercial vehicles (except 1931 Deluxe models that used stainless conduits) (ferrules were also black enamel)
Sept. 1930 thru 1931
15-2
1997
Lamp and horn conduits
1930-1931
15-2
1997
Face of center bumper clamp (clad style) (also chrome plated brass)
1930-1931
15-4
1997
Cowl lamp shells
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Cowl bands for passenger vehicles
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Cowl bands for Deluxe commercial vehicles
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Hood hinge bracket (also body color)
1930-1931
15-5
1997
Gas and radiator caps
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Radiator shell
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Radiator shell emblem
1931
15-8
1997
Windshield stanchions, Roadster and Phaeton
1930-1931
15-8
1997
Outside door handles (clad) and escutcheons
Late 1930-1931
15-9
1997
Top rests (clad)
1930-1931
15-9
1997
Top rests spacers (supports) (also aluminum plated pot metal)
1931
15-9
1997
Rear lamp (polished)
1930-1931
15-9
1997
Rear lamp door (rim) (polished)
1930-1931
15-9
1997
UNFINISHED/PLAIN
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Lock washer for bumper end bolts
1928-1931
15-1
1997
Nut for center bumper clamp
Feb. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
Bolt for center bumper clamp
Late Dec. 1928 thru May 1929
15-4
1997
ZINC
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Bolt for attaching windwing bracket (also cadmium)
1928-1931
15-8
1997
Step plate trim
Start to Jan. 1928
15-9
1997
ZINC PLATE (S8)
DESCRIPTION
TIME PERIOD
AREA/PAGE
REVISION
Cowl lamp rivet through rear of shell (also cadmium plate)
Mid 1930 thru 1931
15-5
1997
Counter sunk, external tooth washer in attaching the cowl lamp to the arms
1930-1931
15-5
1997